In Home Loving Care, LLC
4439 153 Rd Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, 98006
"In Home Loving Care, LLC has been caring for and serving seniors since 1997. We have created an assisted living home that excels in providin..."
READ MOREBellevue also has dozens of assisted living facilities with a wide range of amenities. These facilities are staffed around the clock by qualified aides who can help with hygiene, mobility and medication management. Many of these facilities offer activities and outings for the entertainment and enrichment of their residents. In Bellevue, this type of care costs around $6,750 per month, which is more than state and national averages.
The following guide discusses the pros, cons and costs of assisted living in Bellevue. It also lists some free resources available to the area’s seniors.
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4439 153 Rd Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, 98006
"In Home Loving Care, LLC has been caring for and serving seniors since 1997. We have created an assisted living home that excels in providin..."
READ MORE2956 152nd Avenue NE, Redmond, WA, 98052
4.2
(43 reviews)
"Overlake Terrace was gorgeous. It was well maintained and newly renovated. The staff who assisted me was wonderful. She showed me everything and answered all my questions. I need senior care, I want to go there. The menu was wonderful. I did not try ..."
READ MORE12215 NE 128th St, Kirkland, WA, 98034
4.2
(18 reviews)
"Madison House had very comfortable surroundings. People seemed to be enjoying themselves where they were. I was there at lunchtime, I had a meal there, and it was wonderful. They showed me a one-bedroom, which was an adequate size for both John and m..."
READ MORE14431 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA, 98052
3.8
(19 reviews)
"Peters Creek Retirement looked good. My stepmom has not seen the room yet, but I'm sure she'll like it. There's a view out the window that goes out to a lot of trees. It's kind of a natural wild look in the backyard. I think she'll enjoy that. As far..."
READ MORE3607 228th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA, 98029
4.5
(11 reviews)
"Probably the best point about our tour at Spiritwood at Pine Lake was Kristen, the woman that we met with. She was very friendly and very knowledgeable about everything. She's the only one of the facility people that ever followed up with us. So, tha..."
READ MORE805 4th Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
4.0
(16 reviews)
"We toured Cogir of Queen Anne. I like the common areas and the courtyard. It was very bright and very welcoming. The one-bedroom apartments are nice. They're good. The staff who toured us was very friendly, very welcoming and very sincere. Food was g..."
READ MORE7810 SE 30th St, Mercer Island, WA, 98040
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My stepdad will be moving into Island House. We toured it three different times. Living in a place on Mercer Island is the first priority for him. It's just a lot more comfortable to me compared to the other place that we looked at. It just had the r..."
READ MORE4585 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, WA, 98052
4.6
(5 reviews)
"Love Marymore my Dad has been there 3 years and they are wonderful caring people great Staff. They accommodate well if you visit from out of town as I come over every 3 weeks everyone is happy nice and cheerful plenty of activities and they care! Lov..."
READ MORE2959 76th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA, 98040
4.0
(11 reviews)
"Sunrise of Mercer Island was a fabulous place. It would be my number one pick. Kim, our tour guide, was fabulous. She did a brilliant job. This facility is established. It's been there for a score or more, but very well maintained. So, they're well-s..."
READ MORE4020 NE 55th St., Seattle, WA, 98105
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Empress Senior Living was a brand-new facility. It was very, very nice inside. I thought the layout was very good. It had a nice rooftop garden, a nice dining facility, and nice staff. It was also very clean. They had a very nice coffee bar and a nic..."
READ MORE12629 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA, 98034
3.6
(11 reviews)
"We would give everything about Aegis Lodge a 10. Other than, sometimes when my mom needed something urgent there wasn't quite enough help. But everything else is excellent, the food, the support and care, and the people. In terms of activities, mom l..."
READ MORE7950 Willows Road NE, Redmond, WA, 98052
3.3
(9 reviews)
"Redmond Heights was a beautiful facility in a beautiful location. They had games going on. It was an interactive facility where the clients had something to say as to what they wanted to do during the day. Everything was great. I found the scenery to..."
READ MORE7454 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Renton, WA, 98059
"I'm at Regency Newcastle, and I'm very happy with it. If you have a need for anything, they have people here that will help you (with showers, laundry, etc.). The food is just more than I want...."
READ MORE6505 Lakeview Drive NE, Kirkland, WA, 98033
"We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance..."
READ MORE1936 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA, 98102
" Take in sweeping views of Lake Union and the Space Needle from our extraordinary Assisted Living and Memory Care community, located in t..."
READ MORE11448 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle, WA, 98178
4.1
(34 reviews)
"The Lakeshore is beautiful, and it's huge. We kept bumping into people who were just lovely; the residents were just so friendly. The place was impeccable, too. They have a lot of arts around; the residents were doing a lot of artwork. For activities..."
READ MORE4400 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA, 98103
4.7
(15 reviews)
"Full of caring support personnel who make our mom’s life a lot safer and happier. ..."
READ MORE9988 Avondale Rd Ne, Redmond, WA, 98052
4.4
(16 reviews)
"Fairwinds Redmond is a very caring and active community. It has recently been updated. The common spaces and restaurant areas are lovely. It has a pool. They also have a personal trainer onsite that works with the residents. We were very impressed wi..."
READ MORE201 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA, 98109
4.6
(14 reviews)
"Merrill Gardens at Kirkland is rather upscale and more like a hotel than anything. They have a lot of planned activities. The people are going places all the time and doing things there. The food is fantastic. It's very comfortable and they have exce..."
READ MORE2315 NE 65th Street, Seattle, WA, 98115
4.8
(9 reviews)
"My dad has lived in Ida Culver since November. What I like about it is the community feel and the hominess. This place is a bit small. The dining room feels like a really comfortable café, and the food is really good with a lot of vegetarian options ..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Bellevue and across the state are licensed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services‘ Aging and Long-Term Support Administration. This department conducts routine inspections of assisted living communities to ensure that they are adequately upholding the dignity and well-being of their residents with high-quality services.
Seniors living in Bellevue pay around $6,750 per month for assisted living, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This price is high compared to the state median of $5,750. Assisted living in Bellevue is significantly more expensive than the U.S. average of $4,300 per month.
Although actual prices vary by location, the Bellevue area has the highest assisted living prices in Washington ($6,750). Mount Vernon is a little more affordable, at $5,850. In Spokane, this type of care averages $5,084 per month. Walla Walla has some of the state’s most affordable assisted living prices, at $3,800 per month, $600 below the state average.
Bellevue
$6,750
Washington
$5,750
The United States
$4,300
Walla Walla
$3,800
Spokane
$5,084
Mount Vernon
$5,850
With assisted living prices in Bellevue so high, seniors might also like to consider whether another type of long-term care can meet their needs. For example, home health aide services are a little more affordable, at $6,673. Homemaker services have a similar cost of $6,670 per month. The most affordable type of care available in Bellevue is adult day health care, which averages $2,027. Nursing homes are the costliest type of care, averaging $10,624 for a semiprivate room. A private room in a nursing home is more expensive, at $11,954.
Homemaker Services
$6,670
Home Health Aide
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$2,027
Assisted Living Facility
$6,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,624
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$11,954
There are Medicaid programs offered by the state of Washington to pay for the cost of ALF services in Puyallup. Eligible seniors may qualify for the Community First Choice (CFC) State Plan or one of the Home and Community-Based Service 1915(c) waivers which are the Community Options Program Entry System (COPES), New Freedom and Residential Support waivers.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Washington page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Washington page.
Several charities and government organizations run free assistance programs for Bellevue’s seniors. Older adults can use these resources to help plan and finance their long-term care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Aging and Disability Services | (206) 684-0660 | As the Area Agency on Aging for Seattle and King County, this organization offers social services and education to seniors. In addition to running several senior centers throughout the area, this agency offers evidence-based health promotion programs that promote physical wellness. This body runs anti-elder abuse programs such as the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, which advocates for the welfare of care home residents. Through the Community Living Connections initiative, seniors can get health insurance counseling and long-term care referrals. |
Northwest Justice Project | (206) 464-1519 | This non-profit legal aid organization offers help to low-income adults and seniors with civil issues. These can include financial issues such as predatory lending, tax matters or fraud. Experts can also help seniors gain access to health insurance, benefits and assistance programs to which they have been denied. A variety of free self-help resources are also available. |
King County Veterans Program | (206) 477-8282 | Here, veterans can get help learning about and applying for state and federal financial aid programs. This assistance can be used to cover the costs of housing and health care. Assistance is available with the creation of wills and end-of-life plans. Finally, case management services help veterans plan their long-term care. |
Bellevue-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information about these laws.
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